Thank you so much for your comment and support @ninahaskin.
Indeed, drinking a glass of Malbec after a very challenge hike on the New Year day in front of a magnificent mountain view was awesome.
I am really glad we did it in 2 days. On the way down, with just light wind, I already felt many times. Some of my friends had been here several times but not able to do the summit because of the weather.
I used to work at Mt Ruapehu - a ski resort in the North. We can see Mt Taranaki from there. I always told myself one day I would be there on top of that mountain. So good it came true now.